Department: DIET Dietetics

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DIET130Principles of Food & Meal PreparationAn examination and application of the components that contribute to managing and organizing the preparation of meals at the consumer level, involving menu planning, food procurement, food safety issues, recipe modifications for specific dietary conce...
DIET130LMeal Management LabAn examination and application of the components that contribute to managing and organizing the preparation of meals at the consumer level, involving menu planning, food procurement, food safety issues, recipe modifications for specific dietary conce...
DIET210Introduction to DieteticsThis course will examine and discuss the profession of dietetics including educational requirements for becoming a registered dietitian (RD), professional organizations, career pathways, and the role of the dietitian in patient care. Students will be...
DIET213Society's Influence on Body Image & EatingThis course will examine the societal determinants of a person's body weight, such as the influence of the family/parental, peers, societal norms, and the food and entertainment industries' impact on body image and dietary behaviors. This course...
DIET230Food Science & ApplicationsDiscussions related to the chemical properties of food substances, their nutritional importance, and their application in a laboratory setting.
DIET250Foodservice Management, Sanitation And SafetyThis course will explore safety and sanitation procedures for foodservice operations, including formal ServSafe training. Foodservice management concepts including food pricing, budgeting for food and staff, and financial monitoring will be discussed...
DIET320Human NutritionExploration and discussion of basic principles of human nutrition, which include digestion/absorption, macro and micronutrients and their metabolism, energy balance, sports nutrition, nutrition and chronic illnesses.
DIET330Nutrition Counseling SkillsThis course will examine the nutrition counseling skills necessary for an entry-level dietitian when working with groups or individuals in clinical or community settings. Practice in use of dietary analysis software programs and the development of nu...
DIET350Quantity Foods Purchasing and ProductionQuantity food production in a variety of professional settings is the focus of this course. Classroom discussion as well as a hands on lab will help one learn menu development and pricing, foodservice equipment and facility planning, as well as essen...
DIET360Lifecycle NutritionThis course will examine and discuss the importance of nutrients (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, vitamins, and minerals) throughout the various life cycles of human development; including preconception, pregnancy, infancy, childhood, adolescence, a...
DIET370Community NutritionThis course will examine nutrition in U.S. communities and national nutrition directives and guidelines for health promotion and disease prevention across the lifecycle. Primary, secondary, and tertiary strategies will be discussed. Nutrition epide...
DIET385Advanced Human NutritionExploration and discussion of advanced principles of human nutrition, which includes the anatomy and physiology of digestion/absorption, metabolism of macro and micronutrients and their physiological significance, physiology of energy balance, nutrit...
DIET385HNAdvanced Human Nutrition: Honors ContractNo Description Set
DIET395Vitamins & MineralsThis course will explore the biological functions of vitamins and minerals in human nutrition. This will include a review of the essential functions of vitamins and minerals, health implications of varying amounts of vitamins and minerals in the diet...
DIET400Nutrition & Disease IThis course will examine the implementation of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for chronic and acute medical disorders. It will include the development of medical nutrition therapy plans appropriate for these conditions for individuals throughout th...
DIET400HNNutrition & Disease I: HonorsNo Description Set
DIET425Nutrition & Disease IIThis course will examine the implementation of medical nutrition therapy (MNT) for chronic and acute medical disorders. It will include the development of medical nutrition therapy plans appropriate for these conditions for individuals throughout th...
DIET498Independent StudyNo Description Set
DIETELCTDietetics ElectiveNo Description Set